Cursive Tidis 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, expressive, approachable, hand-lettered feel, friendly impact, display emphasis, informal tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, high-ink.
A compact brush-script with a rightward slant and thick, rounded strokes that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen. Letterforms show soft terminals, occasional tapered starts, and subtly uneven stroke edges that keep the texture hand-made rather than geometric. Proportions are condensed and lively, with tight counters and a rhythmic up-and-down baseline movement that adds bounce in text. Capitals are simplified and bold with calligraphic curvature, while lowercase forms stay legible through clear bowls and open joins.
Best suited for logos, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics where an expressive handwritten look is desired. It also works well for short headlines, quotes, and product names, especially when you want a friendly, energetic emphasis.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick hand-lettering for notes, labels, or upbeat headlines. Its energetic rhythm and juicy stroke weight give it a confident, friendly voice that feels personal and contemporary rather than formal or traditional.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush writing—bold, compact, and highly legible—while keeping enough irregularity to feel authentic and spontaneous in display use.
In longer lines, the dense strokes and narrow spacing create a dark, punchy color, making it especially effective at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same brush-drawn feel, helping mixed-case and alphanumeric settings look cohesive.